Tiger Talk With Joanne Robblee

Parent Information Session

Way back on the first day of school, there was a brief welcome coffee for parents right after students were dropped off in their classrooms.  This was a very brief session and I realize that parents still have a lot of questions about Teasley.  Even sending home a weekly newsletter does not really provide you with all the details of how things are done at the school.  On Saturday, September 27th, there will be a parent information session from 9:00-11:00 in the school media center.  This workshop is designed to share information about school procedures, testing, schedules, program, and our PTA.  Ellen Murphy, our media specialist, Kate Strother, our school counselor, will join me as we discuss different aspects of the school and answer questions you may have.  Babysitting will be provided along with snacks, coffee, and juice.  Hope to see you there. 

START UP OF SCHOOL

Things are gearing up for the start of school.  The construction project out front is coming along with the new sidewalk poured and they are starting on the beautiful new canopy as I type.

Just wanted to make sure parents are aware of important dates that are fast approaching.

New Student Registration - Tuesday, July 22nd from 9:00-6:00 Registration for students new to Teasley.  You can check the Cobbk12.org website for what documents you will need in order to register.  We ask for a copy of your complete lease or current verification you reside in a house in our school zone.  Two current utility bills with your name on them are also required.  In addition, there are Georgia forms required that list immunizations and also proof of hearing, dental, and vision exams.  If you plan to register a kindergarten or first grade student, please bring your child that day for a brief screening.  Registration takes about 45 minutes.

Meet and Greet - Thursday August 7th at 5:00-6:30.  Class lists are posted at this time in the cafe.  You can also join our wonderful PTA ($5 for individual or $10 for family), get your Tiger Ticket for carpool riders, check on bus routes, register for ASP ($10 Fee), volunteer for committes, order spirit wear, visit classrooms, and other great booths.

First Day of School - Monday August 11th 7:50.  Parking is always an issue on this day.  Please allow extra time to park. There is plenty of parking at the church around the corner on Simpson Road.  Once morning announcements are made at 7:55, parents are invited to come to the media center for a Welcome Coffee and Information Session.  Also, please make sure your child's teacher knows what your child is supposed to do at dismissal time (Bus - what color, carpoor, or ASP).  We want to make sure all children get home safely with minimum upset.

Open House - Tuesday August 26th (intermediate grades 3-5) and Thursday August 28th (primary grades K-2).  These sessions (6:00 & 6:30) provide critical information about the curriculum, instruction, and expectations for each grade level and teacher.  Children are invited to attend as it can be very beneficial for parents and students to learn the information together.

Summer Update

In an effort to conserve energy this summer, office hours have been changed.  Beginning on June 2nd, the school will be open Monday-Thursday from 8:00-5:00.  The building will be closed on Fridays.  This schedule will continue until Monday  July 21st.  To confuse things a little more, during the week of the Fourth of July, regular Monday- Friday hours (7:30-3:30) are planned. To ensure that you do not make a needless trip to the school, please call prior to coming so that you can be assured that the office will be open.

Due to construction at the front of the building, visitors will need to use an alternative entrance, which will be around the end of the building by the cafe.  Signs will be posted to indicate where to go.  Thanks for your patience as Teasley gets a facelift.

Report cards should be mailed during the first week of June.  If you do not receive yours, please call the office at 770-437-5945.

Parents can still purchase yearbooks for $25.00 in the front office.  You can pay with cash or make a check out to the Teasley PTA.

Welcome to My Blog!

This is a new endeavor for me and I hope that it will help build a stronger home/school connection.  The advantage of using a blog is that it allows ongoing two-way communication.  Instead of waiting for the weekly Teasley Town News to be sent home and digging the crumpled paper out of your child's bookbag, you can access any recent posts that I make write.  Also, if you feel the need, you can respond immediately to my blogs. We try to have the Teasley Town News linked to the website but that does not give you the ability to respond to the information shared.

So, this post is more of a test to see if I can do this and then I'll see how many of you want to respond to my blogs.